There are times in life when everything seems to be going wrong. It’s hard to even take care of yourself, let alone dig yourself out of the mess that is your life. You end up in survival mode, making decisions out of fear, instead of staying strong and focused on the...

Have you ever bumped into someone you know at the worst possible time? For introverts, this scenario can be pretty awkward. The thing is, we introverts like to mentally prepare before socializing. We’re not always ‘on’, as many extroverts tend to be. If we’re not...

Most introverts struggle with feeling misunderstood. Others misinterpret our quietness as a sign that we’re snobby, sad, angry, or boring. They may also underestimate our intelligence. It’s not your fault When you’re an introvert who thinks and feels deeply,...

Do people ever ask you this annoying question: Why are you so serious? You’re not the only one! After “why are you so quiet?” this is probably the question we introverts get asked the most. A lot of the time, people are just misinterpreting our resting b*tch face....

Introverts are unassuming observers who understand deeply, but rarely feel understood. This is annoying, to say the least. It sucks to feel like the puzzle no one will ever solve. Most people don’t even bother trying. But there is hope. Over the past few years,...

Today’s post is written by clinical psychologist and speaker Michael Alcee, Ph.D. If you’re an introvert, you’ve probably felt anxious or depressed and haven’t known why. You may have even been given these labels by others to help make sense of your experience....